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May 7, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Adult Sunday School @ 8:00 AM

Sunday In-Person and Livestream Worship Service @ 10:45AM

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.”

Matthew 5:14 NRSV

T he ChurchontheHill, Near the Cross, In the Word and On theMove forChrist

Senior Pastor

e Carlene Mahan

Technical Administrative Assistant: Tiffany Grier

Carlene Mahan

Lead Stan Edwards

Youth Church Sunday @ 10:45 AM

Adult Sunday School on Zoom @ 8:00:AM

Sunday Service on Livestream @ 10:45AM

Monday

Pastor’s Prayer Call @ 7:00AM

Monday - Friday

KAIROS Call @ 1:00 PM

Bible Study on Zoom @ 7:00 PM

Monday through Friday

9AM - 4 PM

One Hagerty Blvd.

West Chester, PA 19382 610.692.2446

www.stpaulsbaptist.org

Order of Worship

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 7, 2023

The Reverend Orville Brissett

The Rev. Dr. Richelle Gunter

Minister of Music and Worship Arts Worship Leader

Praise and Worship

The Call to Worship

The Choral Introit……… Holy, Holy, Holy……........Congregation

Prayer of Invocation….....................…The Rev. Dr. Richelle Gunter

Prayer Chant….….The Lord’s Prayer…… ...………..Congregation

Musical Interlude……………………..………………………

The Hymn of Consecration. ……”It is Well With My Soul”…....Congregation

Greeting our Visitors……………. ……. Sister Francine McNairy

Pastoral Emphasis & Scripture Lesson.......The Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

The Ministry of Giving

Offertory Prayer……..……..............… .......Trustee Alisa Anderson ** Announcements …..…….....................................................................

Prayer of Intercession…………….....…...…Deacon Juliette Davis

Ministry of Music ………….……….…….….………................

Sermonic Selection…....” Write the Vision”…...…Inspirational Choir

“We don’t need another political uprising. We don’t need another conqueror on the scene. What we need is a special word, that will bond within our hearts and give us direction from above. We need a Word from the Lord. A Word from the Lord. Just one Word from the Lord, will remove all the doubts and cause the sun to shine and give peace of mind. Speak Lord, Speak Lord.”

The Ministry of Preaching

The Reverend Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

A Cure for a Troubled Heart

John 14:1-3 NRSV

*Call to Discipleship

Holy Communion

The Words of Institution

The Purpose of our Gathering

The Prayer of Confession and Thanksgiving

Closing Prayer

And They Had Sung A Hymn

Departing to Serve

*Please Stand**Ushers May Seat Worshippers***CongregationBe Seated Worship with us online at https://stpaulsbaptist.org/

Church Covenant

Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church, in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, toward its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of a difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all people to exemplify and commend our Holy faith.

We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of other; to participate in each other’s joys and with tender sympathy bear one another’s burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of our Savior in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God who hath called us out of the darkness into God’s marvelous light. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church, where we can carry on the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

CHAT&CHEW

St. Paul’s Baptist Church of West Chester’s Music Ministry

Singing Praises to Our King

Sing praises to God, sing praises, sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth, sing to Him a psalm of praise. Psalm 47: 6-7 [NIV]

Sunday, May 21, 2023 4:00 PM

St. Paul’s Baptist Church

1 Hagerty Blvd. West Chester, PA 19382

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr.

Minister of Music: Rev. Orville Brissett

www.stpaulsbaptist.org

www.facebook.com/spbcwc

2 Chronicles 7:14

Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:30AM

"Seeking God's Face"

St. Paul's Baptist Church

1 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382

Rev. Dr. Wayne E. Croft, Sr., Pastor

Sponsored by Deacon Judy Harris Patricia Purnell

Rev. Dr. Dolores E. Lee McCabe

"If my people who are calledby my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, andturn from their wickedways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin andheal their land."

RSVP toSt. Paul's church Office - 610-692-2446 ext140

Theoffering will be donatedto benefit Sudan

WCNAACP2023JuneteenthArt&PoetryContest

submissiondeadline-June1st

Theme:«BlackJoy-Recognizing& CelebratingItInOurCommunity"

Studentsingrades6-l2,enrolledin theWestChesterAreaSchool Districtareinvitedtosubmita creationofvisualartorpoetrythat embracesthisyear'stheme. Allsubmissionsmustbethe"original" workofthestudent.

• monetaryprize,

• certificateofparticipation

• WCNAACPyouthmembership

• Worksharedandondisplay

nttps:ljwcpanaacp.org/juneteentn-2023

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Calling on all volunteers. Your participation in our 2023 Bible School is needed. We need:

-Teachers

-Arts & Crafts Administrators

-Outdoor/Indoor Activities

-Registration Administrators

-Kitchen/Food Service Help

-Hall Monitors

-Teachers Aides

Registration QR Code

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM

Theme: S.T.U. Super Training University with Jesus

Dates: Monday, June 19th to Friday, June 23rd

Please print when completing this form. Please turn in this form by Friday, June 9th.

Questions? Please send an email to Sterling Moore at sterlnita@gmail.com.

Name of Parent(s) / Guardian(s): ______________________________________________________________

Cell Phone # : _______________

Email Address: ______________________

Address: _ City: State: ____ Zip Code: _

Child’s Name: _________________ _________ Date of Birth: ________________ Age: ___

Grade: ________ T-Shirt Size______ Special Interest(s): ____

Please list all food allergies/sensitives:

Please share with us anything that you think will aid us in helping your child have a great learning experience during VBS:

Do you have a Church Home? _______ Name of your Church Home: _____ __

Please list the name of each sibling attending along with their age (A completed registration form is needed for each child attending):

My Child is allowed to be dropped off and/or picked by the following adults listed below (include phone #):

Emergency Contact: Phone: ______

Parent / Guardian Signature: _____________

St. Paul's Baptist Church

Rev. Wayne E. Croft, St., D. Min., Ph.D. Senior Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, 1 Hagerty Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19382 # 610-692-2446

Savethe Date- Clothing Ministry ReopeningSoon!

TheSt.Paul's ClothingMinistrywillbereopeningsoon! Ourgoalis tobeupandrunningbyMother's Day. Youcanassistbybringing yourdonationstothechurchduringnormalchurchofficehours (Mon.- Fri.:9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m.)andleftatthebackstairwell.

Duetolimitedspace,wearenowacceptingdonationsofclothing forspringandsummeronly. (Pleaseholdyourwinteritemsforthe fall). Wewillacceptwomen's, men's, andchildren'sclothing, along withhandbags,hats, belts, shoes/socks, andathleticwear. Weare askingthatclothingbenewand/orgentlyworn, freshlywashed (or drycleaned)andingoodcondition. Pleasebringyouritemson hangersorneatlyfoldedinbags, laundrybaskets (which canbereturned)intotebags, orincardboardboxes.

Pleasehelpusspreadtheword! Openingdateandhoursof operationwillbepostedinthebulletinsoon.Thankyou!

ISAIAH 52:1 "Awake, 0 Zion, clothe yourselfwithstrength, puton yourgarmentsofsplendor".

MONDAY

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TUESDAY 11The Spirit o+: Truth• (John 14:15"-27)

WEDNESDAY 11The Spirit Tec;ti+:iec; o+: Jec;uc;11 (John l(o:l-15")

THURSDAY

11The Lord, My Chosen Portion" (P<;;a�_)

FRIDAY

"Amazement at the Spirit's Power" (Act's 2:1-13)

SATURDAY 11The Promise Is Ful+:illed11 (Act's 2-·-14-2-B)

SUNDAY

"Receive the cri+:t o+: the Spirit" (Acts 2-:2-9-42-)

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Church Family the following three items will help us serve with greater efficiency:

 Any items that you need to be placed in the Sunday Bulle�n must be submited to the Church Office by noon on Wednesday. You may email your announcement informa�on to assistantsecretary@stpaulsbap�st.org. If informa�on is received a�er the deadline, it will be placed in the next upcoming Sunday Bulle�n.

 Any in-service Ministry announcements can be sent to spbcannouncementministry@gmail.com. They will announce Pastoral Emphasis and St. Paul’s ministry news only. The deadline is Monday to be announced 2 weeks out.

 Any item of informa�on for Pastoral Emphasis, or if you are reques�ng to make an announcement on Sunday, must be submited by noon on Friday. You may either call 610.692.2446 Ext. 140 or email your announcement informa�on to churchoffice@stpaulsbap�st.org. We realize that things do happen between Friday and Sunday and that the need may arise wherein someone has to get a note to Pastor. However, in an effort to give Pastor minimal distrac�ons on Sunday mornings as he prepares for worship, aside from an emergency, please refrain from sending a note to Pastor reques�ng that he make an announcement.

…Acknowledgments…Condolences…

Dear St. Paul’s Family…thank you for your telephone calls, prayers, and sympathy cards for the passing of my soul mate Brother John Oates. Sister Beverly Dow.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ…I truly thank you for reaching out to me when I needed it most during the passing of my husband James. Thank you so much for your prayers, visits, calls, gi�s, cards, flowers and for being there for me and my family during that very difficult �me. Asking God to bless you for your though�ulness. Love Kity Anderson

St. Paul’s extends sincere sympathy to the following families…….Sister Joyce Reeves at the loss of her husband, Brother Glenn Reeves and Sister Louise Herndon at the lost of her sister, Ernes�ne Bates and to the families of Brother John Oates and Sister Alice Thomas.

COVID 19 cases have significantly decreased across the United States due to vaccinations and mitigation strategies. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the St. Paul's Health and Wellness Ministry and administrative staff have followed the science and implemented mitigation strategies designed to protect our congregants and visitors. According to the CDC, the COVID-19 response to the pandemic will end as of May 11, 2023.As the end of the pandemic response by the U.S, government approaches, it is imperative that we modify protocols put into place during the pandemic response to align with current scientific recommendations. For more information, please click on the following link: httRs://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/02/09/fact-sheet-covid-19-Rublichealth-emergency_-transition-roadmaR.html

Therefore, the following protocols will be implemented as of April 2, 2023.

• Masks are optional. (Unanimous agreement by Deacons and Trustees)

• Vaccinations are no longer required for participation in ministry activities.

• All seats in the sanctuary will be open for occupancy.

• Persons from the same household are no longer required to be seated together.

• The culinary ministry will continue to follow post COVID guidelines as determined by the Department of Health.

• Tithes and offerings will continue to be collected online and via the towers placed in the aisles at the church.

• Church bulletins will be placed in baskets outside of the sanctuary. Congregants may pick up bulletins before entering the sanctuary.

• Congregants may enter the church using all designated entry ways and exits.

Although the pandemic response by the government has ended, the COVID-19 virus has not been completely eradicated. We continue to encourage you to be vaccinated. We will continue to monitor COVID data and recommendations from the CDC. We will modify protocols in accordance with the data. We thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times.

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ST. PAUL'S BAPTIST CHURCH

MARTIN LUTHER KING PLAZA

ONE HAGERTY BOULEVARD WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

PHONE: 610-692-2446 FAX: 610-692-7582

EMAIL: CHURCHOFFICE@STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG

WWW.STPAULSBAPTIST.ORG